Oil leaking from bottom of Washing Machine

My clothes washing machine is leaking oil from the bottom on to the floor.
(I thought these machines had a belt drive off an AC motor (as opposed to a
gear box)).
Where's it leaking from, and any tips on fixing it myself?
Thanks,
Ian

I had a washing machine to leak oil about 10 years back and it was the
transmission. That thing was knocking like mad right before the leak
started. I didn't even call the serviceman.... I went shopping for a new
one.

Hi,
I don't know whom the question was directed to....but a long as the
washing machine part is available and the rest of the washer is still
is good shape ( no major rusting, ect ) it is -probably- still cheaper
to repair the washer than it is to replace it with a new washer. No
model# has been posted so we don't know which style of a GE washer it
is yet....
http://www.applianceaid.com/ge-os-wash.html
GE older style.
http://www.applianceaid.com/genew2.html
GE newer style.
http://store.yahoo.com/cgi-bin/clink?a-1appliance+tSwkBf+getransmission.html
http://store.yahoo.com/cgi-bin/clink?a-1appliance+tSwkBf+newstylgetra.html
Probably best to replace the belt at the same time as it will be
covered with oil.
http://store.yahoo.com/cgi-bin/clink?a-1appliance+tSwkBf+gewasherbelt.html
jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com /

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